visitor guides to MONTREAL

Jan 14, 2011

Stop by museums and galleries to admire the best art in Montreal. From century-old pieces to modern paintings, you'll undoubtedly be impressed by what you see.

Day Trips From Montreal

Jan 14, 2011

If you're looking for a quick break from the city, venture out a bit and plan to take some day trips from Montreal. Discover other great Canadian attractions.

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Tours in Montreal

When you take one of the many tours in and from Montreal, you embark on an adventure. If you are planning the trip of your dreams to Montreal, there is no better way to see it than through the eyes of those who know it best.

Whether you want a short jaunt or a complete day trip, you will find the perfect tours in and from Montreal to suit your needs. You'll love getting up-close and personal with the city on the many walking and biking tours or getting an overview of all the major sites for a complete picture. Many of the tours focus on one particular interest, such as art, history and even nightlife!

Take in the beauty of the countryside, the history of Old Montreal or create your own itinerary on a hop on and hop off tour. The memories are yours to make.

5 Tours in and from Montreal

Gray Line de Montréal

Peel St 1255 rue Peel in downtown., Montreal, QC

Ride around the city of Montreal on these commercial guided tours in air-conditioned buses daily year-round. The basic city tour takes 3 hours and costs C$40 (£20) for ages 12 and up, C$36 (£18) for seniors, C$28 (£14) for ages 5 to 11, and free for children 4 and younger.

www.coachcanada.com
Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Bus Tour

Dorchester Square or Peel St Montreal, QC

Discover the streets of this great city aboard one of these London Style Double Decker Buses. Professional tour guides will introduce you to the history and beauty of the city. You are free to get off at any of the 8 stops and truly experience Montreal's passion.

http://www.hopon-hopoff.com/
Lachine Rapids Tours

Clock Tower Pier 47 de la Commune Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 2C6, Montreal, QC

Jump the some waves as these powerboats take on the St. Lawrence River's roiling Lachine Rapids. The streamlined hydrojet makes the 1-hour trip from May to mid-October daily, with departures every 2 hours from 10am to 6pm. Bring a change of clothes, as you almost certainly will get splashed or even soaked .Boats depart from the Clock Tower Pier (Quai de l'Horloge; Métro: Champ-de-Mars)

www.jetboatingmontreal.com
Le Bateau-Mouche

Jacques-Cartier Pier 55 St Paul O Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z1, Montreal, QC

Cruise and the waters as this shallow-draft boat takes passengers on a route inaccessible by traditional vessels, passing under several bridges and providing sweeping views of the city, Mont-Royal, and the St. Lawrence and its islands.

http://www.bateaumouche.ca/en/
ÇaRoule/Montréal on Wheels

Vieux-Port 27 rue de la Commune est in Vieux-Port.,Montreal, QC

Take a ride on a 3-hour guided bicycle tour that starts at 9am and costs C$44 (£22), a fee that includes a full-day bike rental. Tours are available Thursday and Friday from late June to early September, and Saturday and Sunday mid-May to early October.

caroulemontreal.com